Monday, June 25, 2012
GoLocalWorcester Best Communities Team
Southbridge
A culturally diverse town, Southbridge has seen a variety of different ethnic groups move to town, including Laos, Vietnam and Puerto Rico. The town has newly renovated schools, including a brand new high school that will open in the fall. It is also home to hiking trails, an art center and four parks. The town also has its own airport, which is privately managed.
Southbridge’s rankings were split, placing in the top 20 in three categories (affordability, arts and culture, and restaurants), but near the bottom in three others (economic condition, safety and education). In education, Southbridge scored lowest of all Central Mass.
